Nitrogen Atoms Occupy 1 And 3- Positions Patents (Class 514/86)
  • Publication number: 20140328778
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a 2,5-dihydroxybenzene derivative represented by Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, isomer, or prodrug thereof for the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of, inter alia, dermatitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Pedro Cuevas Sànchez, Guillermo Gimenez Gallego, Inigo Saenz de Tejada Gorman, Javier Angulo Frutos, Serafin Valverde Lopez, Antonio Romero Garrido, Rosa Maria Lozano Puerto
  • Patent number: 8871746
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions for treating arenavirus infections are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed. The novel compounds and compositions are used for treatment of arenavirus infections, which include but are not limited to the following viruses: Junin, Machupo, Guanarito, Sabia, Lassa, Tacaribe, Pichinde, and LCMV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Kineta Four, LLC
    Inventors: Dongcheng Dai, Sean M. Amberg, Tove Bolken, Dennis E. Hruby
  • Publication number: 20140303092
    Abstract: The present application provides methods and compositions for treatment or prevention of dsDNA virus infection in post-hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT or HSCT) patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: CHIMERIX, INC
    Inventors: George R. Painter, Ernest Randall Lanier, Merrick R. Almond, Dorothy Margolskee, Gwendolyn Powell Painter
  • Patent number: 8846643
    Abstract: There are provided, inter alia, acyclic nucleoside phosphonate compounds having reduced toxicity and enhanced antiviral activity, and pharmaceutically accepted salts and solvates thereof. There are also provided methods of using the disclosed compounds for inhibiting viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting viral reverse transcriptase, inhibiting replication of virus, including hepatitis C virus or a human retrovirus, and treating a subject infected with a virus, including hepatitis C virus or a human retrovirus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Karl Y. Hostetler, James R. Beadle, Nadejda Valiaeva
  • Publication number: 20140288025
    Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid antiviral conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid antiviral conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing a viral infection comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid antiviral conjugate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jill C. MILNE, Michael R. JIROUSEK, Chi B. VU, Allison WENSLEY, Amal TING
  • Publication number: 20140274959
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, inter alia, to compositions and methods for treating viral diseases and cancer. There are disclosed lipophilic antiviral and anticancer acyclic nucleoside phosphonate diesters, preparation thereof, and methods of using the compounds to treat viral diseases and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California, a California corporation
    Inventors: Karl Y. Hostetler, James R. Beadle, Nadejda Valiaeva
  • Publication number: 20140243290
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyrimidine amines of formula (I) which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD and rheumatoid arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Michael D. Altman, Brian M. Andresen, Kenneth L. Arrington, Sathesh Bhat, Jason Burch, Kaleen Konrad Childers, Bernard Cote, Maria Emilia Di Francesco, Anthony Donofrio, Kristina Dupont-Gaudet, John Michael Ellis, Christian Fischer, Jean-Francois Fournier, Jacques Yves Gauthier, Jonathan Grimm, Daniel Guay, David Joseph Guerin, Andrew M. Haidle, Solomon D. Kattar, Sandra Lee Knowles, Chaomin Li, Jongwon Lim, Michelle R. Machacek, Matthew L. Maddess, Alan B. Northrup, Brendan M. O'Boyle, Ryan D. Otte, Alessia Petrocchi, Michael H. Reutershan, Joel S. Robichaud, Eric T. Romeo, Adam J. Schell, Tony Siu, Kerrie B. Spencer, Brandon M. Taoka, B. Wesley Trotter, Hyun Chong Woo, Hua Zhou
  • Patent number: 8816082
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions containing same and methods for inhibiting human farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase or for the treatment or prevention of disease conditions using said compounds;
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
    Inventors: Youla S. Tsantrizos, Joris Wim De Schutter, Yih-Shyan Lin
  • Publication number: 20140235583
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted pyrimidines useful as HIF prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors to treat anemia and like conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Qun Dang, Changyou Zhou, Wuxin Zou, Yuxia Hua
  • Publication number: 20140228322
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Celgene Avilomics Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Nadia Haq, Deqiang Niu, Russell C. Petter, Lixin Qiao, Juswinder Singh, Zhendong Zhu
  • Patent number: 8802657
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful as inhibitors of Raf protein kinase. The present invention also provides compositions thereof, and methods of treating Raf-mediated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignees: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Cossrow, Bing Guan, John Howard Jones, Gnanasambandam Kumaravel, Alexey Lugovskoy, Hairuo Peng, Noel Powell, Brian C. Raimundo, Hiroko Tanaka, Jeffrey Vessels, Thomas Wynn, Zhili Xin
  • Publication number: 20140221314
    Abstract: The invention provides for compositions comprising phosphorous containing tricyclic compounds, including phthalazin-1(2H)-one derivatives. The compounds are potent inhibitors of the enzyme poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase (PARP), particularly PARP-1 and potentially PARP-2. The also show good cellular activity in inhibiting poly(ADP-ribose) oligomer formation. The compounds may be useful as mono-therapy or in combination with other therapeutic agents in the treatment conditions where PARP is implicated, such as cancer, inflammatory diseases and ischemic conditions. Thus, also provided are methods for the treatment of a condition where PARP is implicated comprising administering to an effective amount of a compound of the invention to an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: NewGen Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wang Shen, Jack Maung, Aimin Zhang, Xiaoling Zheng
  • Publication number: 20140170219
    Abstract: Described are lyophilized compositions comprising cidofovir, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) or hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) and, optionally, a plasticizer. In particular, described are such compositions that form a sheet-shaped porous solid matrix. Also described are methods for producing such compositions and their use in treating human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and HPV-associated malignancies, in particular, HPV lesions and cervical cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicants: UNIVERSITE LIBRE DE BRUXELLES, FEMALON S.P.R.L.
    Inventors: Marie Piette, Brigitte Evrard, Isabelle Coïaée
  • Publication number: 20140148410
    Abstract: Disclosed are nucleopeptide compounds that include a nucleobase, and an amino acid. Certain compounds further comprise a glycoside. The compounds may self-assemble to form supramolecular hydrogels. Also, the compounds may be used as a platform to examine specific biological functions (e.g., binding to DNA and RNA) of a dynamic supramolecular system that is able to interact with both proteins and nucleic acids. Other uses include: methods of growing cells and methods of delivering a substance to a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Brandeis University
    Inventor: Bing Xu
  • Publication number: 20140140958
    Abstract: Compounds, methods, and compositions for the treatment of infections in or exposure to humans and other host animals of Flaviviridae viruses, including HCV, that includes the administration of an effective amount of a spiro[2.4]heptane as described herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, are provided. The spiro[2.4]heptane compounds either possess antiviral activity, or are metabolized to a compound that exhibits such activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Chung K. Chu
  • Publication number: 20140141972
    Abstract: This invention pertains to methods for protecting a propagule or a plant grown therefrom from invertebrate pests comprising contacting the propagule or the locus of the propagule with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein A and B and R1 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also relates to propagules treated with a compound of Formula I and compositions comprising a Formula I compound for coating propagules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: E I DU PONT NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: RICHARD ALAN BERGER, Isaac Billy Annan, George Philip Lahm, John Lindsey Flexner, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20140140973
    Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for controlling lepidopteran, homopteran, hemipteran, thysanopteran and coleopteran insect pests comprising contacting the insects or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein A and B and R1 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention further relates to a bezoxazinone compound of Formula 10 wherein R4 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure, useful for preparation of a compound of Formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: GEORGE PHILIP LAHM, Stephen Frederick McCann, Kanu Maganbhai Patel, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20140140957
    Abstract: Compounds, methods, and compositions for the treatment of infections in or exposure to humans and other host animals of Flaviviridae viruses, including HCV, that includes the administration of an effective amount of a spiro[2.4]heptane as described herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, are provided. The spiro[2.4]heptane compounds either possess antiviral activity, or are metabolized to a compound that exhibits such activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Chung K. Chu
  • Publication number: 20140134222
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising an effective amount of benfotiamine and an effective amount of pyridoxamine in a suitable vehicle for topical application. The present compositions are useful in improving the appearance of aged skin characterized by wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and hyperpigmentation caused by chronoaging and/or photoaging of skin, by inhibiting particularly skin damage resulting from reactive carbonyl species (RCS), glycation of skin proteins, formation of advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) and formation of advanced lipoxidation endproducts (ALEs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Tracie Martyn International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marius Morariu
  • Publication number: 20140127165
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A is a 6-membered aromatic ring containing carbon atoms and 0-3 nitrogen atoms as ring members, said ring optionally substituted with 1-5 substituents independently selected from R2; R1 is C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C4-C7 alkylcycloalkyl or C4-C7 cycloalkylalkyl, each optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from R21; R21 is independently H, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, C1-C6 alkylthio, C1-C6 haloalkylthio, C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfonyl, CN or NO2; and Q is as defined in the disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: George Philip Lahm, Ty Wagerle, Ming Xu
  • Publication number: 20140127158
    Abstract: A method of treating hepatitis C virus infection, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof (a) an effective amount of at least one HCV inhibitor selected from the group consisting of an HCV NS3 inhibitor, an HCV NS5B inhibitor, ribavirin, and an IFN-?; and (b) an effective amount of an anti-HCV compound of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: National Health Research Institute
    Inventors: Andrew Yueh, Yu-Sheng Chao
  • Publication number: 20140127199
    Abstract: The invention features compositions comprising agents that inhibit or reduce self-reactive IgE and/or basophils, and related methods of using the compositions for treating or preventing lupus, lupus nephritis, and lupus-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: The United States of America,as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health & Human Services
    Inventors: Juan Rivera, Nicolas Charles
  • Publication number: 20140128347
    Abstract: An oligonucleotide derivative comprises repeating structural units represented by the following general formula (wherein B represents adenine, guanine, cytosine, or uracil; X represents a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom; n represents an integer of 6 to 60; and B and X are independently represented in each of the repeating structural units), wherein X is a sulfur atom in at least one of the repeating structural units represented by the general formula:
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Akira Matsuda, Mayumi Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20140121186
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating viral infection of the eye or posterior ocular condition including administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound described in the present application. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is topically administered. In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is orally administered or intraocularly administered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Chimerix, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Painter, Merrick R. Almond
  • Patent number: 8673884
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyrimidinyl compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds may be used for the inhibition of influenza. In particular, the compounds of the invention may be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of influenza A, most particularly H1N1 or H5N1 influenza. The compounds of the invention can also be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, Clostridium perfringens, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Arthrobacter sialophilus, an orthomyxovirus, a paramyxovirus, a parainfluenza virus, mumps virus, Newcastle disease virus, fowl plague virus or Sendai virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignees: Versitech Limited, British Columbia Cancer Agency Branch
    Inventors: Steven J. Jones, Allan Sik-Yin Lau, Jianghong An, Hing Yee Law, Chun Wai Davy Lee, Lit Man Poon
  • Patent number: 8673885
    Abstract: Aromatic and alkyl thiocarbonates with and without a neighboring group that participates in the hydrolysis of a thiocarbonate are described. The aromatic or alkyl thiocarbonates can be used for the protection of sulfur during oligonucleotide synthesis. Their facile processes of manufacture and methods of using the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Duff
  • Publication number: 20140066406
    Abstract: The invention features compounds of the general formula: in which the variable groups are as defined herein, and to their preparation and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: ARIAD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: ARIAD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
  • Publication number: 20140051655
    Abstract: Alpha 4 inhibitors are used in treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, Crohn's Disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. Rare occurrences of progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy during treatment with an alpha-4 agent suggest the possibility that it may be related to such treatment. Monitoring for the JC virus and educating caregivers and patients about the manifestations of progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy can improve the safety of alpha 4 inhibitor therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140045794
    Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphonate compounds, compositions containing them, processes for obtaining them, and their use for treating a variety of medical disorders, e.g., osteoporosis and other disorders of bone metabolism, cancer, viral infections, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Karl Y. Hostetler, James R. Beadle
  • Publication number: 20140037581
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated or substantially purified polypeptides, nucleic acids, and virus-like particles (VLPs) derived from a Merkel cell carcinoma virus (MCV), which is a newly-discovered virus. The invention further provides monoclonal antibody molecules that bind to MCV polypeptides. The invention further provides diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic methods relating to the identification, prevention, and treatment of MCV-related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicants: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Serv, University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Patrick S. Moore, Yuan Chang, Huichen Feng, Christopher Brian Buck, Diana V. Pastrana
  • Patent number: 8642577
    Abstract: The present application provides methods and compositions for combination therapy with antiviral compounds for the treatment of poxvirus infections, such as orthopox virus infections. In one embodiment, a method of treatment of a poxvirus infection is provided that comprises administering to a host in need thereof cidofovir, cyclic cidofovir, or a salt, ester, or prodrug thereof in combination or alternation with at least a second anti-poxvirus agent. The second anti-poxvirus agent is, for example, a biologic, such as a pegylated interferon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Chimerix, Inc.
    Inventors: Merrick R. Almond, George R. Painter
  • Publication number: 20140024616
    Abstract: This present disclosure is related to the field of 5-fluoro pyrimidines and their derivatives and to the use of these compounds as fungicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Boebel, Kristy Bryan, Carla J.R. Klittich, Beth Lorsbach, Timothy P. Martin, Mark A. Pobanz, Michael T. Sullenberger, Jeffery D. Webster, Chenglin Yao, W. John Owen
  • Publication number: 20140024620
    Abstract: The invention features a method for treating patients who have an EGFR-driven cancer, which is, or has become, refractory to a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, such as eriotinib and gefitinib, by administering a compound of formula (I) to the patient. The invention also features treating EGFR-driven cancers having an EGFR mutation identified herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: ARIAD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Dalgarno, William C. Shakespeare, Xiaotian Zhu, Victor M. Rivera, Juan J. Miret
  • Publication number: 20140017199
    Abstract: The present application provides for a compound of Formula IV, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, and/or ester thereof, compositions containing such compounds, therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, and therapeutic methods and include the administration of such compounds with at least one additional therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Manoj C. Desai, Allen Yu Hong, Hon Chung Hui, Hongtao Liu, Randall W. Vivian, Lianhong Xu
  • Patent number: 8629170
    Abstract: Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain novel compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by hemorrhagic fever viruses is disclosed, i.e., including but not limited to, Arenaviridae (Junin, Machupo, Guanarito, Sabia, Lassa, Tacaribe, Pichinde, and LCMV), Filoviridae (Ebola and Marburg viruses), Flaviviridae (yellow fever, Omsk hemorrhagic fever and Kyasanur Forest disease viruses), and Bunyaviridae (Rift Valley fever).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Siga Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Hruby, Tove Bolken, Sean M. Amberg, Dongcheng Dai
  • Publication number: 20140011770
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I, compositions containing them, and methods of use for the compounds and compositions in the treatment of conditions in which modulation of the JAK pathway or inhibition of JAK kinases, particularly JAK 2 and JAK3, are therapeutically useful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yan Chen, Vanessa Taylor, Hui Li, Rajinder Singh
  • Patent number: 8623347
    Abstract: Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by the Arenavirus family is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Siga Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dongcheng Dai, Dennis E. Hruby, Tove C. Bolken, Sean M. Amberg, Travis K. Warren
  • Publication number: 20140005147
    Abstract: A topical composition containing a DNA polymerase inhibitor for removing hair as well as methods of inducing hair loss is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventor: Carmela VITTORIO
  • Publication number: 20140005049
    Abstract: The invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a composition, which comprises (A) an amidine compound of formula (I) and a further fungicidally (B-1), insecticidally (B-2) active or plant growth regulating compound (B-3). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or reducing the mycotoxin contamination of plant or plant parts, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Kerstin ILG, Ulrich Heinemann, Peter Dahmen, Ulrike Wachendorff-Neumann
  • Publication number: 20130345175
    Abstract: A method for determining the levels of biomarkers, specifically, advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and oxidation products (Ops) in a biological sample such as a plasma ultrafiltrate, is used to determine a patient's risk and/or rate of developing diabetes related nephropathy. The preferred biomarkers to measure include N?-(1-carboxyethyl-lysine (CEL), methylglyoxyl-derived hydroimidazolone (MGHI) and N?-carboxymethyllysine (CML). Also provided herein is a method of diabetic care which includes determining a diabetic patient's risk of developing diabetes related kidney disease and adjusting the patient's treatment regimen to include in addition to glucose lowering agents, additional treatments such as medications that modify the renin-angiotensin system, or specialized diets with low levels of AGEs or oxidative products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Paul J. Beisswenger
  • Patent number: 8614200
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating viral infection of the eye or posterior ocular condition including administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound described in the present application. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is topically administered. In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is orally administered or intraocularly administered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Chimerix, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Painter, Merrick R. Almond
  • Patent number: 8603437
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for the enzyme-mediated, site-specific, in-vivo precipitation of a water soluble molecule in an animal. The enzyme is either unique to tumor cells, or is produced within a specific site (e.g., tumor) at concentrations that are higher than that in normal tissues. Alternatively, the enzyme is conjugated to a targeting moiety such as an antibody or a receptor-binding molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Amin I. Kassis, Ravi S. Harapanhalli
  • Publication number: 20130323179
    Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Johns Hopkins University, The
    Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
  • Publication number: 20130310342
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing those compounds, and uses of the compounds and compositions as modulators of CK1, CK1?1, CK1?2, CK1?3, CK2, Pim 1, Pim2, Pim3, the TGF? pathway, the Wnt pathway, the JAK/STAT pathway, the AKT pathway, and/or the mTOR pathway. Uses are also disclosed for the treatment or prevention of a range of therapeutic indications due at least in part to aberrant physiological activity of CK1, CK1?1, CK1?2, CK1?3, CK2, Pim 1, Pim2, Pim3, the TGF? pathway, the Wnt pathway, the JAK/STAT pathway, the AKT pathway, and/or the mTOR pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Carmen M. Baldino, Justin L. Caserta, Chee-Seng Lee, Stephane A. Dumas, Yvonne L. Flanders
  • Publication number: 20130303461
    Abstract: The technology described herein is directed to methods of determining oligonucleotide sequences, e.g. by enriching target sequences prior to sequencing the sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anthony John Iafrate, Long Phi Le, Zongli Zheng
  • Publication number: 20130295074
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising dosage units of pyridoxamine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and methods for their use in limiting the progression of renal disease and/or diabetic complications in human diabetic patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Thorsten Degenhardt, Robert Schotzinger, J. Wesley Fox
  • Publication number: 20130276355
    Abstract: Dual action lethal containers, systems, methods, compositions and formulas used to kill mosquitoes and their larvae. The containers can have separate interior larvicidal and adulticidal coatings separated from each other by horizontal water line holes in the container. Another container can use a novel combined coating of a larvicidal and adulticidal coating. Unique compositions of adulticidal coatings, larvicidal coatings and combined adulticidal and larvicidal coatings can be used as liners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip G. Koehler, Ephraim V. Ragasa, Roberto M. Pereira
  • Publication number: 20130261087
    Abstract: Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain novel sulfonyl semicarbazides, carbonyl semicarbazides, semicarbazides, ureas and related compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by hemorrhagic fever viruses is disclosed, i.e., including but not limited to, Arenaviridae (Junin, Machupo, Guanarito, Sabia, Lassa, Tacaribe, Pinchinde, and VSV), Filoviridae (ebola and Marburg viruses), Flaviviridae (yellow fever, omsk hemorrhagic fever and Kyasanur Forest disease viruses), and Bunyaviridae (Rift Valley fever).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: SIGA TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: DONGCHENG DAI, TOVE C. BOLKEN, DENNIS E. HRUBY, THOMAS R. BAILEY
  • Publication number: 20130259582
    Abstract: A soil adherent pellet is detailed that includes a soluble calcium ion source, a magnesium ion source, or both present in an amount ranging from 15% to 99.9% by weight of a total dry weight of the pellet and a binder present in an amount ranging from 85% to 0.1% by weight of the total dry weight of the pellet. The pellet having a mean pellet domain size and a pellet surface. The soil adherent pellet is well suited for flocculating clay within the soil and delivery of an active ingredient with reduced runoff compared to prior art broadcast particles. A soil adherent pellet is also provided having a soluble calcium and/or magnesium ion source that is polycrystalline and carries therewith an active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: The Andersons, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Birthisel, Joseph Schalk, Joseph Schanski
  • Publication number: 20130261086
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): wherein variables are defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, synthesis, intermediates, formulations, and methods of disease treatment therewith, including cancers for which FAK inhibition is beneficial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: OSI Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Crew, Hanqing Dong, Caterina Ferraro, Dan Sherman, Kam W. Siu